Leslie Ladd Allee is director of curriculum development and outreach, including to youth in underserved communities, for the Lost Ladybug Project. She manages the project budget and administration. Leslie joined the development of the Lost Ladybug Project in 2005. She holds a PhD in Entomology from Cornell University (2001) and has focused her research on alternatives to insecticides, primarily in corn. The Lost Ladybug Project gives her a way to combine her beetle expertise with her passion for outdoor play.